Wichita eagle., 1887-01-28
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
Her Majesty, Victoria, Queen Of
England and Empress
OF India
Welcomes Her Lords and Gentle
men Of the House Of
Commons
In q, Speech from the Throne,
ReCtting the State OF the
Nation.
She Rejoices at Continued Peaceful
Relations with all the Powers
and at Progress Made in
Conquests Made in Foreign Lands
Among Weak Barbarians no
Less than Her Suzerainty
Over Ireland.
OVER THE OCEAN.
England.

fSUsldnu,
LONDON, Jan. 27.-Parliament opened
today. Following is the queens speech:
M Lords aud Gentlemen:
Nv relations with all foreign powers are
friendly. Affairs in southeastern Europe
are still unsettled, but do not apprchend
that disturbance of European peace will re-
suit from the. unadjusted controversies
which have arisen in that region. While
deploring events which compelled Prince
Alexander to retire from the Bulgarian
throne, have not judged it expedient to
interfere in the proceeding for the election
of his successor until they reach a stage at
which my assent is required 10y the Berlin
treaty.
The task undertaken by my government
in Egypt has not yet been accomplished
but substantial advance has been made to-
wards assurance of external and internal
tranquility.
Operations ir~Burmah have been con
Quoted with bravery and skill for the pIr
pose of eXtirpating brigandage which has
grown during recent years OF the govern
ment. Bands of maraudcrs by whom up
per Burmah has long been infested have
down their arms, and | entertain the con
fdent hope that general pacifcation Of the
country viii be effected daring the present
season.
Commercial treaties have been conducted
with Greece and r unania
Gentleman of the house of Commons:
Estimates are to be submitted Ia you,
framed with careful regard for economy
and for the efficiency of the public ser
vice
ny Lords and Gentlemen:
The condition of Ireland still requires
YOUR anxious attention Grave crimes are
in that country happily have been scarce
in the last few months than during 4 SINH
lar period of the preceding year; but rela-
tions between owners and occupierS Of
land, which IN the early autumn exhibited
signs Of Improvement since they have
been seriously disturbed in some districts
by organized attempts 10 incite the latter
class to combine against the fulliliment Of
legal obligations. Efforts of the govern
ment to cope with this evil have been
seriously impcded by difficulties incident
to the method AT present prescribed by
statute for dealing with such offenses.
Your early attention will be called to pro
posals for the reform of legal procedure
which seems necessary to sCc.rc prompt
and efficient administration of criminal
law.
Since | last addressed YOU commission
ers directed inquire into certain subjects of
great importance to material welfare Of
Ireland have been actively prosecuting
their iaborS The report of the commits
sion on the operation of recent acts dealing
with the tenure and purchase Of land will
shortly be laid before YOU.
Bills for the improvement of local gov
ernmeut in England and Scotland will he
laid before YOU. Should circumstances
render it possible they Viii he followed
By measures dealing with the same subject
in Ireland.
A bill for improving and c,leapenipg
the process of private bill legislation for
England, Scotland and ireland viii he
submitted. You will be asked to consider
measures having for their object the re
movai of hindranccs which exist to cheap
and rapid transfer Of lands; to facilitate
the provision Of allotmentS for small house
holds and 10 provide fol the reader sale OF
glebe lands.
4 bill for altering the mode OF levying
tithes in England and Wales will be sub
mitted. With regard to Scotland, you
will be asked TO consider measures for
completing recent legislation Is 10 the
powers of the secretary for Scotland, and
for amending the procedure Of crimina!
courts.
Measures dealing with the regulation of
railway rates and prosecuting the fraGdu-
lent use of merchandise martS Will be
brought under your consideration.
In the performance of these, and all our
other momeniouS duties ! earnestly pray
that the blessing of Almighty God may at
tend your labor.
Early as this morning, members began
TO arrive in the house of commons so as
to secure good seats The scenes at the
opening of parliament were better than
usual The crowds about the building
showed little if any enthusiasm, and mem
bers are evidently uncertain as regards the
future.
w. II. Smith first lord of the treasury,
cave notice in the commons OF the govern
ment's intention to introduce measures tor
the reform of rules of parliamentary pro
ceedure and said he would ask facilities Ter
piyinp precedence to the consideration OF
these measures. so that they may be at
once discussed from day to day.
Mr.. Gladstone reached the house n 4:3J
aud was greeted with great enthusiasm by
the people on his way from his residence
The British bark Aberfeidy, Captain
Mcdonald from San Francisco via Queens
town for Hull has been sunk near Lowest
oft by collision with the British steamer
Mascotte The crew were saved.
LIVERPOOL. Jan. 21.-The official count
of the vote in yesterdays parliamentary
election in Exchange division OF Liverpool
shows GoSchen. chancellor of the eX-
chequer, defeated by seven votes. ne
vote was: Neville (Gladstonite} 3.2l,;
GoSchen 3.2l0.